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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Expert Forum)
Contant pain
Answered by
Michael H Kirsch, DDS - Oral Surgery, Maxillofacial, Wisdom Teeth, Bone Grafting, dental implants
Dr. Michael H. Kirsch
Caldwell - NJ
Questions in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery forum are answered by Dr. Michael H Kirsch. Topics covered include teeth extractions, wisdom teeth, dental implants, bone grafting, orthognathic surgery, facial bones realignment, facial trauma repair, jaw alignment, anesthesia, jaw cyst or tumor diagnosis, reconstructive jaw surgery, temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ) and TMJ surgery.
Contant pain
by tiredofhurting43, Jun 20, 2008 09:46AM
I had tooth 31 extracted on April 24th 2008. I had excruciating pain for about 6 weeks after. Doctor said it was either dry socket or nerve damage, both mimic the same and I also had the pain shooting thru my bottom teeth on the same side of the extraction. After the pain went away, around 2 weeks ago I starting hurting again. I had bone fragments coming out of my gum. He removed them. A week later, still no relief and more fragments. He opened up my gum and bit and shaved the fragments down. I am now in worse pain in a different area. Went back today and he said there is nothing he can do for me. I am in great pain that still shoots down my bottom teeth. Very hard to eat and even drinking is painful because the swallowing motion hits the tender area. What do I do? Is this normal? Pain pills alleviate some of it, but a little more than an hour or so more after taking them, the paid is unbearable once again
Whjat do I go
Whjat do I go
Doctor's Answer
by Michael H Kirsch, DDS, Jun 22, 2008 09:16AM
, Jun 22, 2008 09:16AM
The pain you are experiencing is not normal. Since your dentist has already stated there is nothing more THEY can do for you, it is time you see a Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon.
Infection is the most likely cause of symptoms pain and bone fragments. Osteomyelitis is a rare complication following tooth removal but needs to be treated by an experienced surgeon. I would also look to the adjacent tooth (if any) as a potential source of pain.
Exposed roots of teeth can occur following extractions.
Information contained within this reply is intended solely for general educational purposes and is not intended nor implied to be a medical diagnosis or treatment recommendation. This is not a substitute for professional medical advice relative to your specific medical condition or question. Always seek the advice of your own doctor for medical condition. Only your doctor can provide specific diagnoses and therapies.
Infection is the most likely cause of symptoms pain and bone fragments. Osteomyelitis is a rare complication following tooth removal but needs to be treated by an experienced surgeon. I would also look to the adjacent tooth (if any) as a potential source of pain.
Exposed roots of teeth can occur following extractions.
Information contained within this reply is intended solely for general educational purposes and is not intended nor implied to be a medical diagnosis or treatment recommendation. This is not a substitute for professional medical advice relative to your specific medical condition or question. Always seek the advice of your own doctor for medical condition. Only your doctor can provide specific diagnoses and therapies.
